Providers
| Average Cost | |
|---|---|
| Comcast | $116 |
| Time Warner Cable | $63 |
| Cox Communications | $58 |
| AT&T | $70 |
Cable television is a must in almost every home in America. Whether keeping the whole family entertained with hundreds of channels featuring the latest movies, educational programming, sitcoms, sports and music, or worrying about the weather affecting TV viewing, digital cable is reliable. Cable television allows greater access to digital video recording, pay-per view and high-definition services.
Pennsylvania has approximately nine cable television companies to choose from: Adelphia, Armstrong Cable Services, Blue Ridge Communications, Cablevision, Comcast, Cox Communications, RCN Cable and Time Warner Cable. Four of these are in the nation's top 20 cable companies and are headquartered in Pennsylvania: Comcast, Service Electric, Armstrong and Pencor (Blue Ridge). Additionally, Pennsylvania's cable operators offer free cable service to virtually all primary and secondary schools in the state...while continuing to provide 100 percent funding and support for Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN).
The Pennsylvania Cable Network is the leading public affairs network. It is a non-profit organization that carries unedited live coverage of the Pennsylvania Senate and House floor proceedings as well as Pennsylvania's history, events, industry, people and culture.
In early June, Senate Bill 1247 - known as the Cable Choice and Competition Act was created to streamline the state's existing cable franchising rules to accelerate the pace of meaningful cable television competition and choice for Pennsylvania consumers. This bill aimed at reducing the cost of cable, which had historically increased 4 times faster than the rate of the Consumer Price Index.
Today's cable customers demand and enjoy a greater choice in programming and a service that offers a value by providing the purchaser with choice, flexibility, convenience and great customer service.
Cable Television Knowledge Base
- Cable vs. Satellite TV
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Discussions
Why is cable television better than satellite television? Post by in , Post Your Reply
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There are only a few benefits to cable over satellite. Mainly that is that you won't lose your signal in heavy weather. After that Directv and Dish have either similiar or superior programming at what is usually a lower price. Of course if you have the benefit of competition between providers in your area then you can get much better deals than the rest of us.
What sort of advantages does digital cable offer over regular cable television? Post by anonymous in , Post Your Reply
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The primary advantage that digital cable offers over regular cable is the ability to record television shows and watch them at a later time. Another advantage is the freedom to see all current and upcoming shows (up to 48 hours forward or so) on all channels at will, as opposed to having to watch the guide channel on standard cable.
Is satellite television cheaper than cable? Post by in , Post Your Reply
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In most cases satellite is cheaper than cable, but this will vary greatly depending on your area and cable providers. Shop around to find specials and then make the best choice.
What company provides your cable television service? Post by in , Post Your Reply
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There are many companies that provide cable television service. Major companies include Comcast, Charter, and Cox.
What are the advantages of satellite television over cable? Post by in , Post Your Reply
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Satellite TV normally has a wider variety of programming options. You also will normally spend less per month for satellite tv.
